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    Ati lpn 112 med surg proctored exam (urinary)

    A nurse in a provider's officer is collecting date from a client who has ovarian cancer. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Unexplained weight loss: While weight loss can occur in advanced ovarian cancer, it is not typically an early or common presenting symptom. Early-stage ovarian cancer is often asymptomatic or presents with nonspecific abdominal symptoms. B. Diarrhea: Diarrhea is not a hallmark manifestation of ovarian cancer. Gastrointestinal symptoms may occur due to tumor pressure on the bowel, but persistent diarrhea is uncommon as a primary indicator. C. Urinary retention: Urinary retention may develop if a pelvic mass compresses the bladder, but it is not among the most common or early manifestations. It is usually a secondary effect rather than a presenting symptom. D. Abdominal bloating: Abdominal bloating or distention is a classic early symptom of ovarian cancer. It occurs due to tumor growth, ascites, or accumulation of fluid, and is often accompanied by early satiety, pelvic pressure, or vague abdominal discomfort.

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